Committees

If you are interested in becoming involved with or learning more about one of our committees, please contact Aaron Marshall, SUNYCAP Vice President.

Awards CommitteeCommittee Chair: Brian Wallenhorst, Morrisville

The Awards Committee is tasked with recognizing excellence and expertise among Admissions colleagues who are engaged in any form of admissions, education, service, and/or practice. Committee objectives include: Solicit nominations for award recognition based on the various categories. Review and revise current award classifications for the purpose of improving and easing the nominations process in the future. Encourage nominations for the various awards from among their peers. Keep a historical record of all award recipients.

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Conference CommitteeCommittee Chair: Megan Sarkis, The College at Brockport

The SUNYCAP Annual Conference typically takes place the second or third week of June. The Conference Planning Committee is formed at the conclusion of the Annual Conference with the newly elected President‐Elect taking an active role in the planning of this event. Areas of responsibilities include: facilities (hotel) coordinator, marketing/promotion, conference program/printing coordinator, vendors/conference sponsorship, speakers, workshops, technology, fundraising initiative and hospitality/entertainment. It is the President‐Elect’s prerogative to organize the conference planning committee any way he/she sees fit (Chair, Co‐Chair or Tri‐Chair model).

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EndeavorsCommittee Chairs: Riley Sullivan, Finger Lakes Community

Endeavors is the newsletter for SUNYCAP members and is to be distributed four times annually: in April, August, December and a “Special Conference Edition” in late May to coincide with the Election Ballot. Endeavors is intended to serve as the hub for sharing information between members; and to keep SUNYCAP admissions professionals in touch with relevant issues, peoples and actions shaping the Admissions profession. Endeavors is to include membership information, Executive Committee Directory, updates from SUNYCAP President, interviews, resources and special features.

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Grants & ScholarshipsCommittee Chair: Clare Burth, Herkimer Community

The Grants & Scholarships committee is charged with selecting candidates who will receive professional development grants and scholarship money to attend various conferences across the state and nation. It is the committee’s responsibility to see that all paid SUNYCAP members are aware of the awards, fairly decide who gets the award and then to see that payback (referred to as give‐back) is received within one year of receiving the grant

The Nominations and Election Committee solicits nominations and conducts the electoral process that elects members to the SUNYCAP Executive Committee. The Committee conducts an impartial and unbiased electoral process; facilitates the growth of SUNYCAP by encouraging members to become more actively involved; fosters diversity by involving the membership in nominating and electing qualified individuals to the various positions on the Executive Committee.